Editing & Proofreading
For fiction, nonfiction, company reports and business publications
Bring out the best in your writing with expert copy editing and proofreading
Your ideas deserve to shine — clearly, confidently, and with impact. I help writers transform rough drafts into polished, professional work that reads smoothly and connects with readers.
My specialty is deep editing — going beyond surface corrections to look at meaning, content, structure and style. I’ll help you:
- Clarify your message and structure so your ideas flow naturally
- Refine your tone and style for your intended audience
- Eliminate awkward phrasing, repetition, and confusion
- Polish grammar, punctuation, and word choice for a professional finish
Once the full edit is complete, I offer proofreading as the final polish to catch any remaining typos or small errors before publication.
Why work with me?
With 30 years’ experience in the writing and editing world, and having written several books and courses, I have the breadth of expertise to help you with just about any document. Typical challenges involve formatting complex reports, checking references, structuring works of fiction and nonfiction, overwriting text to appeal to a particular audience (appropriate tone and word choice), and fact checking.
Major organizations and publishers such as the UN, UNESCO, Penguin, Pearson Education, and government departments have trusted me with their editing projects. I look forward to offering you the same level of service I offer these valued clients.
Editing costs
I generally quote on the number of words in a document and the level of work required. Costs range from around $0.015 per word for a light copy edit up to $0.05 per word for a heavy edit involving content and structure. For an accurate quote, send me a sample of the text (at least 3 pages).
Editing portfolio
A small selection of some of the books I have edited or proofread.
Get in Touch
Contact Russel now to find out about editing, author coaching or manuscript development.